i wanted to test some different plate configurations today. wanted to test some things that were slightly different than the norm. we are still testing but i thought id post the test results so you guys will know what NOT to do
all tests were done in same container same concentration of electrolyte 2 teaspoons of KOH with 104 ounces of distilled water, water was refrigerated between tests to bring down to 100 degrees each time
Test 1
2 2.5 x 6 plates 1/16” thick gap powered by car
10 mins very good output
temp rise rate too high to be useful
Test 2
2 2.5 x 6 plates 1/8” thick gap powered by car
no noticeable difference in production
temp rise rate too high to be useful
Test 3
2 2.5 x 6 plates 3/16” nylon washer thick gap powered by car
slightly less production than test 2
temp rise rate too high to be useful
Test 4
2 2.5 x 6 plates ¼” thick gap powered by car
slightly less production than 3
temp rise rate too high to high to be useful
Test 5
2 2.5 x 6 plates ½” thick gap powered by car
slightly less than test 4
temp rise rate too high to high to be useful
Test 6
2 2.5 x 6 plates 11/16” thick gap powered by car
start at 100 degrees
12 mins 120 degrees rise rate too high to be useful
tested output 200 ml/min
Test 7
4 2.5 x 6 plates 9/32” thick gap +nn- powered by car
start at 100 degrees
10 mins no temp change
tested output 200 ml/min
Test 8
4 2.5 x 6 plates 9/32” thick gap +-+- powered by car
start at 110 degrees
3 mins 124 degrees temp rise rate too high to be useful
temp rise rate too high to test output
Test 9
3 2.5 x6 plates ¾” thick gap +-+
start at 105 degrees
4 mins 120 degrees temp rise rate too high to be useful
tested output 300 ml/min